Darryl Tapp

If Jameis Winston winds up being sidelined for an extended period, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel fortunate to have Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Winston's string of 40 consecutive starts ended Sunday because of an injured throwing shoulder, and Fitzpatrick was steady — if not overly impressive — in helping the team beat the New York Jets 15-10 to end a five-game losing streak.

The Bucs have shut Winston down for a minimum of two weeks in hopes the condition of his sprained AC joint will improve.

Sunday's start against one of his six former teams was the 117th of Fitzpatrick's career. The Bucs (3-6) had no complaints about the outcome.

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